A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS December 3, 2021
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

Omicron’s best-case scenario
The Atlantic
November 25, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

When should you get a Covid-19 booster shot?
Wall Street Journal
November 17, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

CBS News Weekend Roundup: COVID vaccinations for children
CBS Radio Network (interview runs from 2:00-6:00)
November 5, 2021
Dr. Vikas Dharnidharka

What’s known and unknown about Omicron, the coronavirus variant identified in South Africa
STAT News
November 26, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

What happens when we go without sleep?
Discover Magazine
November 23, 2021
Dr. Brendan Lucey

The pandemic’s next turn hinges on three unknowns
The Atlantic
November 18, 2021
Ali Ellebedy
Other outlets: Government Executive

Study calls chronic loss of smell from COVID-19 'growing public health concern'
United Press International
November 18, 2021
Dr. Jay Piccirillo
Other outlets: CNN, Miami Herald via McClatchy News Service

Scientists find a hopeful link between antidepressants and surviving COVID-19
Inverse
November 17, 2021
Dr. Angela Reiersen
Related news release

HPV vaccine Is reducing cervical cancers in teens, young women
U.S. News & World Report
November 30, 2021
Dr. Justin Barnes

It's time to fear the fungi
Wired
November 23, 2021
Dr. Andrej Spec

Health equity trailblazer Dr. Will Ross honored with endowed professorship
St. Louis American
November 17, 2021
Dr. Will Ross

How to tell anxiety disorder symptoms from run-of-the-mill worry
Self
November 18, 2021
Dr. Jessica Gold

As holidays approach, take coronavirus precautions, head of pandemic task force urges
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
November 16, 2021
Dr. Clay Dunagan

New study examines effects of divorce on children as separation rates rise amid COVID-19 pandemic
KMOV-TV News4
November 22, 2021
Dr. Susan Perlman

'Forever Winter': The mental health message in the new Taylor Swift song
Huffington Post
November 16, 2021
Dr. Jessica Gold

COVID-19: We're already forgetting the best lesson from the 1918 pandemic
Inverse
November 19, 2021
Dr. Jessica Gold

Local infectious disease specialist on ways to prevent spreading COVID at holiday gatherings
KMOV-TV News4
November 12, 2021
Dr. Steven Lawrence

Too little sleep — or too much — is linked with cognitive decline, Wash U study finds
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
November 17, 2021
Dr. Brendan Lucey
Related news release

New study shows long-term effects of COVID even with mild cases
KTVI-TV FOX2News
November 22, 2021
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

St. Louis-area health providers to roll out COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all adults
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
November 19, 2021
Dr. Hilary Babcock

Delta variant still a threat despite concerns over Omicron, health experts say
KTVI-TV FOX2News
November 29, 2021
Dr. Steven Lawrence
Other outlets: KSDK-TV NewsChannel5

After initial rush, children’s COVID-19 vaccine appointments available in St. Louis
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
November 18, 2021
Dr. Clay Dunagan

5-year-old beats the odds fighting genetic disorder
KMOV-TV News4
November 20, 2021
Dr. Marwan Shinawi

Community supports Annie Gunn's bartender battling esophageal cancer
KPLR-TV News 11
November 22, 2021
Dr. Haesong Park

‘A huge swing’: Thanksgiving flights out of St. Louis expected to approach pre-COVID levels
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
November 24, 2021
Dr. Rachel Presti

The importance of testing, as COVID-19 cases start climbing in St. Louis
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
November 26, 2021
Dr. Hilary Babcock

Wash U doctor faces off against Blues' Scandella in No Shave November
KTVI-TV FOX2News
November 29, 2021
Dr. Russell Pachynski

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